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03/31/2016

Hedi choses one of our favorites, Jane Birkin (as in the famous Hermes Birkin bag).

A match made in fashion heaven! Hedi Slimane tapped French model Jane Birkin for Saint Laurent's latest campaign...

03/30/2016

"I used to get great pleasure discovering models, finding young women and men who had never modeled before, and took them on trips around the world. But now, it’s the world of the Kardashians, and people are interested only in how many followers a model has on social media and that’s how they negotiate her or his fee. I am happy that I built a global brand without social media." We love that has stayed true within the fashion industry and can't wait for his book!

The designer talks about everything from founding his own company to romance.

03/28/2016

Because we're a huge fan of Jeff Klein - and Tower Bar!

Ten years ago, hospitality magnate Jeff Klein officially reinvented the iconic Sunset Tower Hotel. We checked in with the ex-New Yorker to both reminisce and look forward. How did this place fall into your lap? I’ve always been in the hotel business, and my former business partner [Peter Krulewitch]…

03/24/2016

Want to feel good about yourself by indulging in luxury? Check out this list of world saving brands. http://ow.ly/ZS9UC

Too often "sustainable luxury" smacks of compromise. Parisian luxury design agency 1.618 has taken this as a challenge.

03/24/2016

Supply and demand.

A study shows a 42 percent increase in the number of Airbnb rentals in just seven months.

03/22/2016

Guangzhou rises even as Chinese economy threatens to sputter

03/20/2016

Finally an opportunity to explore the famous Burj Al Arab from the comfort of your home... http://ow.ly/ZGAKx

“Jumeirah Inside” offers consumers 360 degrees of luxury, allowing for exploration of the brand’s Burj Al Arab hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE and parts of...

03/20/2016

A to http://ow.ly/ZGAzB

The digital world offers consumers a host of benefits – a world of offerings that now include the services of a personal stylist, access to an...

03/20/2016

may be world renowned in terms of fashion but have you seen them in a different light. Are music videos the further houses? http://ow.ly/ZGAlR

French fashion label Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci is bringing his creative touch to a different industry with the art direction of a music video.

03/18/2016

CARINE AND KARL ARE FASHION ROYALTY TODAY ON THE COVER OF THE DAILY http://ow.ly/ZDmWy

Today on the cover of The Daily

03/16/2016

Sold!!!

Earlier this year, we heard about a spectacular megamansion in the works that's planned to cost about $500 million. Compared to that, the 20 most expensive houses for sale in LA County right now...

03/14/2016

By 2015, Chinese consumers will account for more than 20 percent of the global luxury market. How is their behavior evolving?

03/14/2016

Mr Porter collaborates with the Broadway debut of American Psycho - the cross marketing program includes 'shop the look' -marketing

Mr. Porter has announced a collaboration with the upcoming American Psycho The Musical, which opens on April 21st at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New Yo

03/11/2016

New York and Los Angeles have shot up the rankings, London has pushed into the top ten, but Singapore is still the world's most expensive city. http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/10/travel/most-expensive-cities-2016/index.html

New York and Los Angeles shoot up the rankings, London breaks into the top ten, and Singapore holds onto the top spot for another year

03/09/2016

The New York Times Begins Testing Ad Blocking Approaches. Some Visitors With Ad Blockers Are Asked to Either Whitelist the Times or Subscribe. http://ow.ly/ZbIC5

The New York Times is now asking at least some readers to either turn off their ad-blockers or become digital subscribers.

03/08/2016

Brands Are Making Packages the Media of the Future. http://ow.ly/ZbLUL

A host of technical advances in printing and electronics could make packages into digital marketing hubs.

03/08/2016

First Beverly Center announced their renovation - now Westside Pavilion - malls seriously need to reinvent themselves to appeal to a younger 'less mall-like' consumer.

03/02/2016

London named world's most expensive city in which to live and work. http://ow.ly/YZxOT

London is the world’s most expensive city in which to live and work, according to a study by estate agents Savills.

Accommodation for the...